The CIIF List: Cayman Islands - Creative Industry Profile

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CAYMAN ISLANDS

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CONTENTS 1. Overview

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2. Cultural Heritage

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3. Venues & Institutions

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4. Policy & Governance

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5. Financing

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6. Economics And Trade

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7. Education

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8. Cultural Entrepreneurship

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9. Advocacy

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Research conducted and prepared by: Ms. Corinne Gray with layout design by Corinne Gray and Sherri Cumberbatch 2

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1. OVERVIEW

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Sectors

Primary Cultural and Creative Sectors •

Land-based Heritage

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Maritime Heritage

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Oral History and Literary Arts

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Performing Arts and Festivals

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Visual Arts, Crafts and Creative Industry

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(From Cultual Policy Document)

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Focus and Growth

Most recent focus in Government’s cultural policy/interventions

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The government through the Cultural Division and the National Cultural Council is now reviewing the National Cultural Policy with a view towards revising and updating the cultural policy

Barriers to Creative and CulturaI Industries growth and development and 1.3 •

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Highest rates of migration in the world (ranked 4th in the world by the CIA’s World Fact Book). This has repercussions on national identity and cultural content and expressions.

There is a lack of legislation for the protection of tangible heritage and safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage.

Several traditional industries and craft forms are in danger of becoming obsolete.

There is no national culture and heritage oversight mechanism for the formal enabling, coordination and support of Cayman Islands’ overall heritage protection and cultural development.

There is a perception of insufficient fiscal resources afforded to culture and heritage institutions and initiatives.

It is difficult to provide empirical evidence that the creative economuy can generate income and jobs through creative industries.

Caymanian heritage resources, products and traditional cultural expressions are sometimes misrepresented through uninformed portrayals at tourist venues.

(From Cultural Policy Document)

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Cultural Festivals and Events

2. CULTURAL HERITAGE Cultural Forms and Expressions

2.1

Data not available for this Borrowing Member Country at time of research.

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Cultural events, festivals and celebrations Event Cayman Islands National Festival of the Arts (Cayfest)

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Month of the Year February

Poinciana Festival

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Red Sky at Night Multicultural Arts Fair

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Taste of Cayman

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Cayman Islands Film Festival (not held since 2018)

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Cayman Carnival Batabano

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Pirates Week Festival

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Rundown

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International Storytelling Festival - GIMISTORY

November/ December

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Tangible & Intangible Cultural Heritage

UNESCO World Heritage UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Tentative Sites

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2.3 Local Heritage Sites Maritime Heritage Trail Pedro St James National Historic Site Hell Geological Site

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Venues and Institutions

3. VENUES & INSTITUTIONS Man Performance Spaces NAME

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Main Galleries & Museums NAME

F.J. Harquail Cultural Centre - Harquail Theatre

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National Gallery of the Cayman Islands

F.J. Harquail Cultural Centre - Studio Theatre

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Cayman Islands National Museum

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Avril Ward Gallery Cayman Brac Museum

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Enabling Environment

4. POLICY & GOVERNANCE Global

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Cooperation and/or contribution agreements

4.1.1

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The following conventions, charters and agreements ratified by the United Kingdom are either extended to, being reviewed by, or in the process of being extended to the Cayman Islands: Convention concerning the International Exchange of Publications Agreement on the importation of education, scientific and cultural materials Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property Convention for the Protection of World Cultural and Natural Heritage Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Recommendation on the Status of the Artist Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage Convention for the Protection and Promotion of Diversity of Cultural Expressions Universal Copyright Convention Berne Convention for the protection of literary and artistic works Copyright Treaties Convention for the protection of producers of phonograms against unauthorised duplication of their phonograms

(From Cultural Policy Document)

Muliteratal or bilateral trade/ investment agreements

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Free Trade Agreement Between the European Union and OCT

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Collaborations with international, intergovernmental, and/or multilateral organizations or institutions

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Enabling Environment

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Governing Bodies

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Ministry of Health, Environment, Culture and Housing National Trust for the Cayman Islands Cayman Islands Film Commission National Gallery of the Cayman Islands Cayman Islands National Museum Cayman National Cultural Foundation The Tourism Attractions Board

Interministerial Cooperation

4.3.2

Data not available for this Borrowing Member Country at time of research.

Readers who may be able to provide relevant data are invited to contact the Fund at ciif@caribank.org.

Policies, plans, strategies, programs

Regional

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Action plans, work plans, strategies

4.2.1

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Data not available for this Borrowing Member Country at time of research.

Readers who may be able to provide relevant data are invited to contact the Fund at ciif@caribank.org.

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Cooperation and/or contribution agreements

Policy and Governance

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1. Caribbean Heritage Network 2. Institution of International Education Foreign and Commonwealth Office 3. The British Council 4. International Council of Museums 5. International Council on Monuments and Sites 6. International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies 7. International Institute for Conservation 8. International Organisation of Trusts 9. Museums Association of the Caribbean 10. UNESCO 11. UNDP

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Data not available for this Borrowing Member Country at time of research.

Readers who may be able to provide relevant data are invited to contact the Fund at ciif@caribank.org.

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The 2017 Cultural Policy outlines 7 Policy Directions: 1.

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Ease of access to, and the right to take part in, cultural life in all forms of cultural expressions and activities, for every individual Effective and sustainable participatory governance from district to national levels.

Creating and harmonising effective legislative frameworks for the identification, protection, preservation and management of our cultural heritage.

Developing education, research and human resources to encourage awareness, innovation and professional development in the fields of culture and heritage.

Ensuring the place of culture and heritage in development Promotion of status of the artist and freedom of cultural expression.

Enhancing the role of culture and heritage in social and economic development agendas.

National Cultural Policy 2017 Abandoned Wreck Law (1997 Revision) Cayman Islands Constitution Order (2009 Revision) 16

Cayman National Cultural Foundation Law (2013 Revision)

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IFCD Receipts

Cinematograph Law (2009 Revision) Cinematograph Rules (2013 Revision)

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Coat of Arms, Flag and Naational Song Law (2005 Revision)

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Enabling Environment

AMOUNT

PROJECT

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Development and Planning Laaw (2015 Revision) Development and Planning Regulationns (2013 Revision) Development and Planninng (Tree Preservation Orders) Regulations (2015 Revision) Education Law (2016 Revision) Institute of Caymanian Heritage Law (1991) 11

Policies for protection/improvement of status of artists •

Museum Law (1999 Revision) Music and Dancing (Control) Law (2012 Revision) National Conservation Law, 2013 National Gallery Law (1999 Revision)

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National Heroes Law (1998 Revision)

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National Honours and Awards Law National Trust Law (2010 Revision)

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National Trust Bye-Laws (2015 Revision) Penal Code and Penal Code Prohibited Publications Order (1998 Revision) Port Authority Law (1999 Revision)

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Public Library Law (1998 Revision) University College Law (2012)

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Wreck and Salvage Law (1996)

IFCD Contributions YEAR

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4.3.4

4.3.6

The 2017 National Cultural Policy acknowledges that, “the protection of the rights of the artist to explore the imagination and ability to produce creative work requires a supportive and enabling environment, which has not been formalised in the Cayman Islands. As such, the policy outlines seven strategic aims for its policy direction on promotion of the status of the artist and freedom of cultural expression.

Enshrine the rights of freedom of cultural expression in keeping with the Constitution and laws of the Cayman Islands Generate and promulgate a statement on the Status of the Artist Create a national database of Artists and cultural heritage workers in the Cayman Islands and the diaspora.

Provide assistance to Artists to enable their potentiall access to social serivces, healthcare and training opportunnities with the appropriate Government agencies.

Review intellectual property rights and copyright legislation to ensure protection of those rights of the Artist.

Encourage greater scope for international artistic exchange, including Caymandian artists’ tenures, residencies and tours in the international arena, and hossting visiting artists locally.

Heightening public awareness and appreciation of the contributions artists make to society.

Export strategies to promote distribution of cultural goods/services

4.3.7

Data not available for this Borrowing Member Country at time of research.

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Improving the status of artists

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Enabling Environment

Copyright provisions and intellectual property protections

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1. Copyright Order, 2015 and Copyright (Amendment) Order, 2016 2. Patent and Trademarks Law, 2011 3. Patent and Trademarks Regulations, 2012

Statistical offices, platforms and sources for cultural data

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1. Cayman National Cultural Foundation Research Library 2. Poinciana Archives (in progress)

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5. FINANCING

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Funding Sources

Total public expenditure for culture

5.1

Data not available for this Borrowing Member Country at time of research.

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Sources of funding and support for cultural practitioners FUNDING SOURCE Cayman National Cultural Foundation National Arts and Culture Awards

Private Sector Support

PURPOSE

5.2 TYPE Grants, Training, Artist Development Prize

5.3

Data not available for this Borrowing Member Country at time of research.

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Financing and Support

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Investment Incentives

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The Government of the Cayman Islands launched Cayman Enterprise City (CEC), a technology-based Special Economic Zone. The goal is to attract companies involved in activities related to the Internet, technology, commodities and derivatives, media, and biotechnology. Exemptions will apply to companies’ income, corporate, and capital gains taxes for 50 years. Additionally, foreign companies will not be subject to ownership restrictions and will benefit from tax exemptions on the repatriation of capital and profits, reduced fees for work permits, and exemptions from import duties for capital goods. Applicable to the following industries: publishing, audiovisual and broadcasting activities, Telecommunications, Computer programming.

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6. ECONOMICS & TRADE Principal enterprises, institutions, products, firms, etc.

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Cayman Islands National Cultural Foundation

2. Cayman Islands Folk Singers 3. Cayman Islands National Dance Company 4. Cayman National Choir 5. Cayman National Orchestra 6. Cayman Arts Festival 7. National Maritime Heritage Foundation

Industries Study

6.5 Author/Agency

Link

Data not available for this Borrowing Member Country at time of research.

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Contribution of Copyright-Based Industries to employment Sub-sector

Male

Female

Total Share of Employment

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Year

Data not available for this Borrowing Member Country at time of research. Readers who may be able to provide relevant data are invited to contact the Fund at ciif@caribank.org.

(From Copyright Contribution of Copyright Industries in OECS, Section 7.1)

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Contribution of Copyright-Based Industries to GDP Sector

Share

Total Value Add - Constant Prices (EC Millions)

Year

Data not available for this Borrowing Member Country at time of research. Readers who may be able to provide relevant data are invited to contact the Fund at ciif@caribank.org.

(From Copyright Contribution of Copyright Industries in OECS, Section 7.1)

Share of importation and exportation of creative goods, globally, regionally and with the European Union Creative Goods Trade with the World Values (Millions) 2008 2009 2010 Exports Imports Trade Balance

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Creative Goods Trade within the Caribbean Values (Millions) 2008 2009 2010 Exports Imports Trade Balance Creative Goods Trade with the EU Values (Millions) 2008 2009 Exports Imports Trade Balance Trade Performance by Product Exports, Global Values (Millions) 2008 2009 Art crafts Audiovisuals Design New media Performing arts Publishing Visual arts Imports, Global Values (Millions) Art crafts Audiovisuals Design New media Performing arts Publishing Visual arts

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Copyright Industries and GDP

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Tertiary-level Arts Training

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7. EDUCATION & TRAINING Education and Training Programmes PROGRAM NAME

PROGRAM LEVEL

DURATION

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INSTITUTION

Data not available for this Borrowing Member Country at time of research.

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Scholarship Programmes AWARD

SECTOR

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INSTITUTION

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Initiatives and Programmes

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8. CULTURAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP 8.1

Cultural Entrepreneurship Initiatives

Data not available for this Borrowing Member Country at time of research.

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Programmes to support job creation in CCI 8.2 Data not available for this Borrowing Member Country at time of research.

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Agencies

8.3

Data not available for this Borrowing Member Country at time of research.

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Programmes for youth employment or women’s empowerment in the Cultural and Creative Sectors

8.4

Data not available for this Borrowing Member Country at time of research.

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9. ADVOCACY

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Associations and Goals

Societies, associations, unions etc.

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Visual Art Society Cayman Writer’s Circle Cayman Drama Society Cayman Islands Folk Singers Cayman Islands Poetry Festival Cayman Islands Traditional Arts Council Cayman Islands Visual Arts Society Cayman Music and Entertainment Association Cayman Music Collective Cayman Islands national Festival of the Arts Poinciana Koalition Dance Cayman Traditional Arts Cayman Islands Fashion Week Cayman International Film Festival Cayman Book Fair Cayman Carnival Batabano

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Main advocacy goals and positions

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Associations and Goals

Role of local communities

9.5

Data not available for this Borrowing Member Country at time of research.

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Training in communication, advocacy, fundraising

Experts and specialists

9.3

Name

Data not available for this Borrowing Member Country at time of research.

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Mechanisms for dialog between government and civil society organisations

9.6 Expertise

Link

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There is a Cabinet-appointed Culture and Heritage Policy Sterring Committee.

This committee is responsible for identifying and selecting stakeholder groups for consultation meetings with decision makers across sectors. Stakeholder Consultations were held in the drafting of the national cultural policy. The process draws on the tools developed by UNESCO for cultural policy.

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Sources

Information for these profiles was sourced from publicly available documents and data sets including the UNESCO Quadrennial Report, national budgets, national cultural policy plans, local media sources and others. Additional information was obtained via surveys of regional cultural industry practitioners and stakeholders, which were conducted for this project. Further information was sourced from ‘Research conducted for the CARICOM Secretariat in relation to the Consultancy to prepare the Regional Strategic Plan for Cultural and Entertainment Services/Cultural Industries in CARIFORUM States (2016-2018), with financing from the European Union 10th European Development Fund, provided courtesy of CARICOM.